Ventnor BlogVentnorBlog - It's not just about Ventnor! News from the Isle of Wight.Live Wired Music Competition 2008- September 25, 2008 It&8217;s that time of year again when the Island&8217;s bands and musicians need to get their acts together (ha ha) and create a demo tape for the Platform OneCounty Press Live Wired Competition. The competition prize is, of course, to win a place on stage at the Nokia Isle of Wight Music Festival and a recording ...http://ventnorblog.com/live-wired-music-competition-2008/ Mervyn Benford: Concerns Over Island Schools Reorganisation (podcast)- September 25, 2008 On Monday evening, we met up with Mervyn Benford from the National Association for Small Schools (NASS). He&8217;d been invited along by Standards Not Tiers to discuss the current situation with the Island&8217;s proposed school reforms and answer questions from the public and we caught up with him beforehand for a chat. Mervyn isn&8217;t just talking off ...http://ventnorblog.com/mervyn-benford-concerns-over-island-schools-reorganisation-podcast/ Eddie Leal Memorial Isle of Wight Fell Running Series 2008- September 25, 2008 Thanks to Chris Lewis from Ryde Harriers for this report from last weekend&8217;s Fell Run that took place in Ventnor. Ed Saturday 20 and Sunday 21.09.2008 The Fourteenth Isle of Wight Fell Running Series was held at the weekend and consists of three races held over two days with the runners covering 24 miles of off road ...http://ventnorblog.com/eddie-leal-memorial-isle-of-wight-fell-running-series-2008/ Shirley Robertson At UKSA: Live Coverage- September 25, 2008 Simon is out on the Solent with Shirley Robertson. We&8217;ll have podcasts and photos to follow of the day&8217;s activities. The smoothness of the live footage is totally dependent upon mobile phone reception, so it may appear juddery at times. Watch the live footage after the clickhttp://ventnorblog.com/shirley-robertson-live-coverage/ The Waxworks Play IW Radio- September 25, 2008 Last Sunday night, The Waxworks were invited as guest band onto Glynn Taylor&8217;s Live and Local show on IW Radio. Sadly we missed the show and if you did too, but are keen to hear how it went, the Waxwork drummer has sent us this report below. Ed So, IW Radio Sunday Night, what comes from ...http://ventnorblog.com/the-waxworks-play-iw-radio/ Totland Rec: Cllr John Howe (video)- September 25, 2008 Following our interview with uber-active designer Wayne Hemingway, discussing the Totland Rec project which we published last week, we also caught up with Totland Parish Councillor, John Howe. John was clearly very chuffed to have the Hemingways involved in the project, pointing out that having someone with their capabilities and high profile name would be a ...http://ventnorblog.com/totland-rec-cllr-john-howe-video/ Barely Born at Ventnor Launderette- September 25, 2008 The very lovely Keith and Rhonda Bishop at the Ventnor Launderette have taken inspiration from seeing the Barely Born car and parade during the Ventnor Carnival, and asked what they could do to help this valuable charity - which aims to raise funds for the new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St Marys. Walking past ...http://ventnorblog.com/barely-born-at-ventnor-launderette/ Hare and Magpies at Arreton- September 25, 2008 We&8217;d like to welcome new contributor, James Pickett, onto the VentnorBlog team. James lives in Arreton and is passionate about the Island. He&8217;s agreed to share his experiences of life on the Wight with our readers. Ed If you take the Sandown Road from Newport, and pay attention as you approach the turn-off to the Hare ...http://ventnorblog.com/hare-and-magpies-at-arreton/ Michael Poland: Shortlisted For RSPB Nature of Farming Award- September 25, 2008 You have just two days (by end of tomorrow) left to cast your vote in the RSPB Nature of Farming Award. From the hundreds of entries, making it on the shortlist of four, is Michael Poland from Wroxall Cross Farm. One of the reasons that Michael has been selected, is due to the development of a ...http://ventnorblog.com/michael-poland-shortlisted-for-rspb-nature-of-farming-award/ Niton and District Camera Club Tomorrow- September 24, 2008 Keen photographers in the South, don&8217;t forget that the Niton and District Camera Club starts up again tomorrow night. Just pop along to the Village Hall in Niton, where members will be showing photos shot during the summer outing to Castlehaven. Visitors are very welcome to attend. Image of Niton Village Hall reproduced courtesy of Auntie P, copyright ...http://ventnorblog.com/niton-and-district-camera-club-tonight/ |